Murder arrest as woman stabbed in west London

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Murder arrest as woman stabbed in west LondonPublished10 minutes agoA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was fatally stabbed in Hayes, west London. The Met Police said officers were called just before 08:00 BST to a property on Uxbridge Road where they found a 24-year-old woman with stab injuries. Despite efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man, in his 20s, was found outside the property also with stab injuries. The force said it was waiting for an update on his condition. Officers found a 44-year-old man matching the suspect's description nearby and arrested him.

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The force said he was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be caused after jumping from a window. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

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